Black Dog Campaign

Black Dog Campaign

The Black Dog Campaign reduces the stigma surrounding mental illness and encourages people to seek help early, rather than suffering in silence.

The campaign aims are:

Reduce stigma, prejudice and exclusion

Encourage more people to seek help

Educate members of the public - #StopStigma

Take mental health into schools, colleges and the workplace

Change perceptions of mental illness

Demonstrate the importance of research

Involve young people in mental health

Change attitudes of future generations

How you can help

Please support the campaign by making a donation - all contributions make a positive difference to end stigma.

Black Dog Statues

The Black Dog has been used as a metaphor for depression from antiquity to the present day. To bring the campaign to life we have designed visually striking Black Dog statues. The physical presence of a Black Dog will help people to define their experience of the ‘invisible’ condition, which characterises mental illness, as well as promoting more open discussion, understanding and acceptance. In order to deliver a positive message of support, the black dogs will have a ‘collar of hope’ and wear ‘coats’ designed by celebrities, artists and members of the public.